Nuclear Medicine Tech - Nuclear Medicine - PRN

About the Role

The practice of nuclear medicine is performed by a nuclear medicine technologist responsible for the administration of radioactive materials to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. A nuclear medicine technologist performs nuclear medicine exams or treatments at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Nuclear Medicine integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information. A nuclear medicine technologist recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of a procedure. Nuclear Medicine Technologists must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, nuclear physics, mathematics, pharmacology, pathology, and medical terminology. The responsibilities of the nuclear medicine technologist include, but are not limited to patient care, quality control, diagnostic procedures, radiopharmaceutical and adjunctive medication preparation and administration, in vitro diagnostic testing radionuclide therapy, and radiation safety. Nuclear Medicine Technologist must maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and/or protocol selection. They must possess, utilize, and maintain knowledge of radiation safety principles and continually perform and assess quality control measures on equipment and procedures. The nuclear medicine technologist prepares and administers medications and radioactive isotopes related to nuclear medicine imaging exams or therapies. Nuclear Medicine Technologists are the primary liaison between patients, licensed independent practitioners and other members of the support team. Nuclear medicine technologists must remain sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, assessment, monitoring, and care skills. Participation in quality improvement processes and continuous assessment of performance is expected. Nuclear Medicine Technologists think critically and use independent, professional, and ethical judgment in all aspects of work. Engagement in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge, and technical competence is expected in this role.

Responsibilities

• Performing procedures or examinations upon the order of and for diagnostic interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Following protocol and utilizing appropriate techniques for use of radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications as a part of a standard protocol to ensure quality diagnostic images and/or results.
• Practicing safe handling and storage of radioactive materials during procurement; identification, calibration, preparation, quality control, dose calculation, dispensing documentation, administration and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Operating all nuclear medicine instrumentation including: gamma cameras, CT scanners for attenuation correction and anatomic localization, PET Scanners, Dose calibrators,